Public Safety Transcription Specialist

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County’s Sheriff’s Department is seeking a Public Safety Transcription Technician. The role involves transcribing law enforcement reports, proofreading for accuracy, and distributing documents through secure channels. You will maintain activity logs and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED. Selection includes background checks, drug screening, and potential bilingual requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes recorded or written law enforcement reports into department-approved formats using computer-based resources.
• Proofreads, edits and corrects transcribed materials by comparison with recordings and written reports.
• Contacts originators of recorded/written reports to clarify or correct statements.
• Prints and distributes transcribed reports to appropriately qualified individuals/agencies.
• Distributes transcribed reports via secured electronic means to appropriately qualified individuals/agencies.
• Maintains manual and computer-based activity logs.
• Accesses departmental restricted-use databases and communications systems to locate essential information.
• Maintains required physical security and confidentiality of information.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pima County’s Sheriff’s Department is seeking a Public Safety Transcription Technician. The role involves transcribing law enforcement reports, proofreading for accuracy, and distributing documents through secure channels. You will maintain activity logs and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED. Selection includes background checks, drug screening, and potential bilingual requirements.